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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
604 AM EDT Tue Oct 7 2025

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Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
604 AM EDT Tue Oct 7 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of
  inundation above ground level along shorelines and tidal
  waterways (9.7 to 9.9 feet Mean Lower Low Water at Fort
  Pulaski). For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip
  currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Bryan, Coastal Chatham, Coastal Liberty and
  Coastal McIntosh Counties.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 10 AM EDT this
  morning. For the High Rip Current Risk, through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Saltwater inundation will impact some roads. Rip
  currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into
  deeper water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide will occur around 8:33 AM today
  at Fort Pulaski. Saltwater inundation will be possible 1 to 2
  hours before and after high tide.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

Visit water.weather.gov for additional water level and flood
impact information.

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don`t swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.

Fort Pulaski GA
MLLW Categories - Minor 9.5 ft, Moderate 10.0 ft, Major 10.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 2.0 ft, Moderate 2.5 ft, Major 3.0 ft

             Total      Total    Departure
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 07/08 AM     9.8        2.3        1.0       N/A     Minor
 07/09 PM     9.3        1.8        1.0       N/A      None
 08/09 AM     9.9        2.4        0.8       N/A     Minor
 08/10 PM     9.1        1.6        1.0       N/A      None
 09/10 AM    10.4        2.9        1.3       N/A    Moderate
 09/11 PM     9.9        2.4        2.2       N/A     Minor

&&

$$

SCZ049-050-071400-
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Coastal Colleton-Charleston-
604 AM EDT Tue Oct 7 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level along
  shorelines and tidal waterways (7.5 to 7.7 feet Mean Lower Low
  Water at Charleston).

* WHERE...Coastal Colleton and Charleston Counties.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EDT this morning.

* IMPACTS...This will result in some roads becoming impassable
  and minor flooding of properties.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide will occur around 8:23 AM today
  at Charleston. Saltwater inundation will be possible 1 to 2
  hours before and after high tide.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

Visit water.weather.gov for additional water level and flood
impact information.

&&

Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.

Charleston Harbor SC
MLLW Categories - Minor 7.0 ft, Moderate 7.5 ft, Major 8.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.2 ft, Moderate 1.7 ft, Major 2.2 ft

             Total      Total    Departure
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 07/08 AM     7.6        1.8        0.8       N/A    Moderate
 07/09 PM     7.2        1.4        0.9       N/A     Minor
 08/09 AM     7.7        1.9        0.7       N/A    Moderate
 08/10 PM     6.9        1.1        0.8       N/A      None
 09/10 AM     8.0        2.2        0.9       N/A     Major
 09/10 PM     7.6        1.8        1.8       N/A    Moderate

&&

$$

SCZ048-051-071400-
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Beaufort-Coastal Jasper-
604 AM EDT Tue Oct 7 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
  along shorelines and tidal waterways (9.7 to 9.9 feet Mean
  Lower Low Water at Fort Pulaski).

* WHERE...Beaufort and Coastal Jasper Counties.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EDT this morning.

* IMPACTS...Saltwater inundation will impact some roads.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide will occur around 8:33 AM today
  at Fort Pulaski. Saltwater inundation will be possible 1 to 2
  hours before and after high tide.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

Visit water.weather.gov for additional water level and flood
impact information.

&&

Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.

Fort Pulaski GA
MLLW Categories - Minor 9.5 ft, Moderate 10.0 ft, Major 10.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 2.0 ft, Moderate 2.5 ft, Major 3.0 ft

             Total      Total    Departure
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 07/08 AM     9.8        2.3        1.0       N/A     Minor
 07/09 PM     9.3        1.8        1.0       N/A      None
 08/09 AM     9.9        2.4        0.8       N/A     Minor
 08/10 PM     9.1        1.6        1.0       N/A      None
 09/10 AM    10.4        2.9        1.3       N/A    Moderate
 09/11 PM     9.9        2.4        2.2       N/A     Minor

&&

$$